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Tosti · 09-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Yoko Gushiken (#13) V Benny Lynch (#20)

Korakuen Stadium, Tokyo

Gushiken (left) fought only 24 times in a career spanning 7 years. He won the WBA Light Flyweight title in only his ninth pro contest, knocking out Juan Antonio Guzman. He made 14 defences until being stopped by Pedro Flores for his only defeat. Gushiken was a big hitter, achieving 15 of his 23 victories by stoppage.

2009-04-01 Tokyo Won UD 10 Pone Kingpetch (2-0-0)

The 'Kid from the Gorbals' held the Scottish, British, European and World Flyweight titles. He won World tilte bouts against Jackie Brown, Small Montana and Peter Kane before forfeiting the title due to weight. He died at the age of 33. Lynch (left) was inducted into the IBHOF in 1998.

2009-04-01 Glasgow Won TKO 8 Yoshio Shirai (1-0-0)

09-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#117 (permalink)
Tosti Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 6,445 Thanks: 75 Thanked 121x in 116 posts	Round 2 - Bout 4 Yoko Gushiken (#13) V Benny Lynch (#20) Korakuen Stadium, Tokyo Gushiken (left) fought only 24 times in a career spanning 7 years. He won the WBA Light Flyweight title in only his ninth pro contest, knocking out Juan Antonio Guzman. He made 14 defences until being stopped by Pedro Flores for his only defeat. Gushiken was a big hitter, achieving 15 of his 23 victories by stoppage. 2009-04-01 Tokyo Won UD 10 Pone Kingpetch (2-0-0) The 'Kid from the Gorbals' held the Scottish, British, European and World Flyweight titles. He won World tilte bouts against Jackie Brown, Small Montana and Peter Kane before forfeiting the title due to weight. He died at the age of 33. Lynch (left) was inducted into the IBHOF in 1998. 2009-04-01 Glasgow Won TKO 8 Yoshio Shirai (1-0-0) Attached Images